Fireproof

Last night we went out with another church group to see the new movie “Fireproof.” The movie, filmed in Albany Georgia, was the brainchild of Sherwood Baptist Church. Kirk Cameron, a teenage heartthrob from our younger years, played the main character, Fireman Caleb Holt. The movie was released to movie theaters on September 26, 2008 and, costing only $500,000 to make, has already grossed over $20 million!

The story is about a young couple who have been married for seven years and their broken marriage which is on the brink of divorce. Cameron’s character is challenged by his father to commit to a 40-day experiment: “The Love Dare.” He first starts out the experiment half-heartedly, only doing the minimum to get by. After receiving no response from his wife, he grows frustrated and asks his father, “How am I supposed to show love to somebody who constantly rejects me?” It is then that he realizes what his marriage is missing – Christ. He makes a life changing commitment to God, and with God’s help, begins to understand what it truly means to love his wife. After many selfless acts, he is able to convince his wife of his love for her and draws her closer to God through his example of selfless love.

The movie is based on the old firefighter's adage, “Never leave your partner behind” and the production was so committed to this message that Kirk Cameron’s wife was actually flown in for the final scene so he could kiss his real wife instead of the actress playing his screen wife!

We were so moved by this movie that we’ve decided to take “The Love Dare” ourselves. We encourage everyone to see this powerful, life-changing movie. One of our favorite quotes (listed in the column on the right) is by St. Ignatius Loyola, “Few souls understand what God would accomplish in them if they were to abandon themselves unreservedly to Him and if they were to allow His grace to mold them accordingly.” Imagine what He would do for your marriage if you only invited Him in!!!!!